Giant Snapping Turtles; Size Records (Survey of 84,000)

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Giant Snapping Turtles; Size Records (Survey of 84,000)

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05-27-2013, 12:11 PM	#1
zookeeperfrank	Giant Snapping Turtles; Size Records (Survey of 84,000) Hi All, Stories concerning immense Snapping Turtles (Chelydra serpentina) abound wherever this impressive reptile occurs, but most are difficult to substantiate. I’ve kept and observed this species from childhood. Once I embarked upon a career in herpetology, I had the good fortune of meeting a great many impressive Snapping Turtles and Snapping Turtle researchers, and was able to gather information on some true giants (I’ve encountered fewer Alligator Snapping Turtles, but one under my care weighed 206 pounds!). Today I’ll highlight some interesting facts and figures concerning larger-than-average snappers. I’d also like to draw your attention to a late-breaking threat to their survival. Sadly, a bill currently before the NYS Assembly will, if passed, allow commercial trapping of this magnificent animal. Please see below for information on how to register your opposition to this ill-advised legislation. The largest Snapping Turtle I’ve handled tipped the scales at 68 pounds, and added more weight over time (please see photo). Read more here http://bit.ly/13Tmqlr Please also check out my posts on Twitter http://bitly.com/JP27Nj and Facebook http://on.fb.me/KckP1m Thanks, Frank My Bio, with photos of animals I’ve been lucky enough to work with http://bitly.com/LC8Lbp

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